Northwest suburban kids, teens and family
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
June 22
Vacation Bible school: 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26, St. Peter Lutheran Church 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. Register online at stpeter-ah.org or in the church office. There is a $5 fee per child to cover supply costs.
Summer camp: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26 or Monday, Aug. 10-Friday, Aug. 14, Christ the King Lutheran Preschool, 100 W. Michigan Ave., Palatine. For children ages 3-7. $75. For information or to register, ByFaithAlone.org or call Valerie, (847) 358-0230.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, June 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers enjoy time together building language skills through the use of songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3 to prekindergarten 5 can enjoy a short film and stories. No parents or siblings in story room. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Lifeguarding Certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26; South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Ages 15 and up will prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon completion of the 40 hours, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional rescuer card, a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. $225-$245. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Vacation Bible school: 9:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26, Presbyterian Church of Palatine, Palatine Road at Rohlwing Road. For kids 4 years old to those entering sixth grade. To register, pcop.us or call (847) 358-4650.
VBS: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26, St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview. Evening vacation Bible school will be offered from for children age 3 through fifth grade. $5 per child. (847) 998-1946 or stphilip.info.
Fabulous Fairies: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Make a fairy at the library. Supplies are limited so registration is required. For grades 3-8. Call (847) 259-6050.
June 23
Build Your Own Recycled Monster: 1-1:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bring creative ideas and construct a creature out of recycled materials the library will supple. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Chess Club: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 23 to Aug. 11, Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade can learn to play chess. Cost is $95. (847) 438-4743.
Making a Documentary: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 23 and 30 and July 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For teens. Kathryn Inda from Library Production Studio will teach techniques in making documentaries, filming and interviewing subjects; production manager and producer for VeggieTales Karyna Lindgren will videotape the interviews on June 30; view the finished film on July 14. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
June 24
Noonie Time: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday June 24, Community Recreation Center Outdoor Theatre, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free children's entertainment featuring Jim Jensen and his Amazing Animal Show. Bring a picnic blanket and lunch. Lunch will also be available for an additional fee. Groups and camps are welcome. (847) 490-7020 or visit www.parkfun.com.
Magic, Music and Mayhem concert series: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, Munao Fountain Plaza, at the Arboretum of South Barrington, routes 72 and 59, South Barrington. AC Rock performs. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Free. sbpd.net.
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday June 17, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits the volcanoes of Hawaii. Paint your own volcano and create an eruption with household ingredients. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
June 25
Stories by Dot: 7-7:45 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Enjoy stories for all ages. Free. Call (847) 259-6050.
June 26
Teen Coffee House: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Open mic night and karaoke jam for local teen students. Pizza and soda will be available. For grades 6-12. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Vacation Bible school: 9 a.m.-noon July 13-17, Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road in Palatine. Register now for Son Rock Kids Camp Vacation Bible school for ages 3 through sixth grade. Register before Friday, June 26. (847) 358-4600.
Vacation Bible school: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26, Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Roman Marketplace program. $25 per child. (847) 836-5540 or BarringtonUMC.com.
June 27
LabFest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Hands-on science experiments from over a dozen booths, including the Museum of Science and Industry, the Field Museum, Chicago Botanical Gardens, Working Bikes and Destination Imagination, with stage shows, refreshments, raffles and more. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
June 29
Talent Show: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Kids in grades one-eight can show off thier special talents. Sing, dance, tell jokes, play an instrument or do magic tricks, the possibilities are endless. Everyone is invited to come and watch the performance. Register at (847) 259-6050.
Bug Houses: 7-8 p.m. Monday, June 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Build a house for bugs like butterflies or crickets using simple craft materials. Families are welcome; younger children may require additional assistance. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
June 30
Vacation Bible school: SonRock Kids Camp VBS will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon July 13-17 at the First United Methodist Church of Palatine, 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Program are offered for kindergarten through sixth grade Monday through Friday and for 3-year-olds Tuesday and Thursday and for 4-year-olds Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Registration deadline is June 30. Suggest donation: $25 per child. Friday night program will be at 7 p.m. (847) 359-1345, fumcpalatine.org.
July 1
Noonie Time: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday July 1, Community Recreation Center Outdoor Theatre, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free children's entertainment featuring Little Nashville, knee-slappin', foot-stompin' musical entertainment. Bring a picnic blanket and lunch. Lunch will also be available for an additional fee. Groups and camps are welcome. (847) 490-7020 or visit www.parkfun.com.
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday June 17, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits America's first successful lending library founded by Benjamin Franklin in Pennsylvania. Create a book with space to hold a secret treasure. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
July 8
Noonie Time: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday July 8, Community Recreation Center Outdoor Theatre, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free children's entertainment featuring Samantha's Amazing Animals. Bring a picnic blanket and lunch. Lunch will also be available for an additional fee. Groups and camps are welcome. (847) 490-7020 or visit www.parkfun.com.
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday July 8, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits California's Gold Rush. Explore California's gold rush heritage by making your own "fool's gold." For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
July 9
Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Sign up in person at the Ask Here desk on the first floor for a 15-minute one-on-one reading with a therapy dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. For grades 1-5. Registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
July 10
Teen gaming: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play video, board, and card games. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
July 12
Vacation Bible school: From Sunday, July 12, to Thursday, July 16, children ages 4 through sixth grade are invited to attend "Wildwood Forest" Vacation Bible school at Elk Grove Baptist Church, 801 Beisner Road in Elk Grove Village. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:35 p.m. the kids will be exploring the awesome nature of God, playing games, singing, enjoying crafts, snacks and drama. Admission is free; however, the children will have the opportunity to give toward Camp Ray Bird, a camp for underprivileged, inner-city children. Register at www.elkgrovebaptistchurch.org or call (847) 593-8337.
July 15
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday July 15, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Decorate a bowl make from an old record and learn how to use a record player. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
July 20
Vacation Bible school: Kids ages 3 years through fifth grade are invited to attend Crocodile Dock VBS. There is no cost for admission. This VBS will be held the week of 10 a.m. to noon July 20-24 at Grace Community Church, 431 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Contact Gia Miller at (847) 776-1900 or gia.miller@aboutgrace.com to register.
Lifeguarding Certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24; South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Ages 15 and up will prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon completion of the 40 hours, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional rescuer card, a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. $225-$245. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
July 22
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday July 22, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits the armadillos of Texas. Make a paper version of this unique critter. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
July 29
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday July 29, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits Indiana's race cars. Make a miniature race car and see how fast it will go. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
Aug. 3
Lifeguarding Certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 7; South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Ages 15 and up will prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon completion of the 40 hours, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional rescuer card, a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. $225-$245. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Aug. 5
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 5, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits the tornado tubes of Oklahoma. Get up close with a tornado by making one in a plastic tube. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
Aug. 19
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 19, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits the Northern Lights of Alaska. Create your own version of the colorful lights ween in the Alaskan skies by marbleizing paper and making it glow. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
Ongoing
Tutor. com: Youth Services Department at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights will have a new online service. Tutor.com connects to a real-time live tutor in an online classroom to work one-on-one on homework, studying, test prep, etc. Available daily from 2- 9 p. m. via the library's Web site phpl.info
Before and After School Care program: Weekdays, 6-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.; nonschool days (except major holidays), 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Open to children ages 5 through 12. For details, call (847) 437-5176.
Preschool registration: Noah's Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, is currently registering new students for the 2009-2010 school year. Classes are available for children ages 2-6. Noah's Ark is a ministry of Barrington United Methodist Church. Call (847) 844-3738 for more information.